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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,670.63, 42,922.51 and 21,307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,670.63, 42,922.51 and 21,307.73 is: 31,899.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,670.63 : 42,922.51 = 21,307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,670.63/42,922.51 = 21,307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,670.63x = 42,922.51 × 21,307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,670.63x = 914,580,986.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,580,986.12/28,670.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,899.58

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